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Liz Truss says the UK would be Ukraine’s greatest ally under her leadership

On Ukraine’s independence day, Ms Truss pointed to her record as Foreign Secretary since Russia’s invasion.

The Independent UK

US giving Ukraine $3 billion in military aid for years ahead

U.S. officials say the Biden administration is expected to announce an additional roughly $3 billion in aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come

The Independent UK

Six months of war in Ukraine: ‘The enemy learned fast’

There is stalemate across the front line as Moscow and Kyiv prepare for the conflict to drag on into winter

Financial Times

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Europe's Natural-Gas Crunch Sparks Global Battle for Tankers

Europe's energy crisis has unleashed a global battle over natural-gas tankers, leading to a shortage of ships and further boosting the fuel's record prices.

Bangkok Post

Former Russian mayor detained for criticising Ukraine invasion

Russian opposition politician Yevgeny Roizman was shown being detained at his home in a video published on social media on Wednesday, in the latest move by authorities to punish critics of the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: Boris Johnson visits Kyiv as Zelenskiy warns Russia over ‘nuclear blackmail’ – as it happened

UK PM seen next to Ukraine’s president on day country marks independence from Soviet rule and six months of war with Russia

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 182 of the invasion

Ukraine braces for Russian strikes as it marks independence from USSR and six months of war; attacks would elicit ‘powerful response’, Zelenskiy warns

The Guardian - AU

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Australia reaffirms support for Ukraine

Australia has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine as the besieged nation marks 31 years of independence, but there are concerns the West's commitment is waning.

AAP

Vote counting begins in Angola, provisional results show MPLA ahead

Provisional results on Thursday from ballot counting in Angola's election indicate the ruling party MPLA, in power for nearly five decades, holds a strong lead over the main opposition UNITA, which said the initial outcome was not reliable.

Reuters

Britain and Ukraine launch talks on digital trade

Britain on Wednesday said it had launched talks with Kyiv over removing barriers digital trade as part of its efforts to support Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country.

Reuters

Ukrainians who fled to UK happier about future as they embark on dream courses

August 24 marks the Independence Day of Ukraine as well as six months since Russia invaded the country.

The Independent UK

‘We are realising this war will last much longer than expected’ – Ukrainian MP

On the Independence Day of Ukraine, Inna Sovsun reflected on the war exactly six months since Russia invaded.

The Independent UK

A multimillion-dollar superyacht once owned by a Russian oligarch has gone to auction

The yacht can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins, as well as a 20-person crew. An infinity pool, full-service spa, luxury cinema and a gymnasium are just a few of the vessel's luxuries.

WEKU

UK’s Johnson visits Ukraine on Independence Day, pledges more military aid

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Wednesday as the country marks its independence from Soviet rule in 1991. Exactly six months after the Russian invasion, Johnson lauded Ukraine’s "indomitable" resistance and pledged a further military aid package. Read our blog to see how the…

France 24

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Russian rockets hit Ukrainian town on independence day, 22 killed

At least 22 people died and dozens were wounded on Wednesday when Russian rocket strikes hit a Ukrainian town and set a passenger train on fire, officials said, as the nation marked 31 years since its independence from Moscow-dominated Soviet rule.

Bangkok Post

Six months into war, Ukraine's fate still uncertain

It is often said that journalism is watching history unfold. I've never felt that so acutely as that night, six months ago, standing on a hotel balcony in the centre of Kyiv reporting live on a bellicose speech from Vladimir Putin.

Bangkok Post

The food crisis is much bigger than Ukraine

Russia's blockade of Ukrainian food shipments and the potential loss of Ukrainian harvests due to disruptions from the war have dominated headlines in recent months. Between February and June, global wheat prices surged by more than 60%, fuelling humanitarian concerns and warnings from international development agencies about food insecurity in…

The Independent UK

UN nuclear agency again asks to visit Ukraine nuclear plant

The U.N. nuclear agency is renewing its request to assess the safety and security at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine which Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of shelling

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The Conversation

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day, with a new level of meaning as it fights back against Russia

I stood on Kyiv’s main boulevard, Khreshchatyk, one year ago, on Aug. 24, 2021, celebrating along with thousands of Ukrainians who were watching the Independence Day parade.

WEKU

As Germany struggles in energy crisis, more turn to solar to help power homes

A Ukrainian-born entrepreneur in Berlin who launched a startup selling DIY solar panels has seen her business boom, as the country's reliance on Russian gas causes utility bills to skyrocket.

Benzinga

Ukraine Flaunts Burnt Russian Tanks In Putin's Face At Victory Parade: 'Buy Nicotine Patches, Occupants!'

Ukraine began its Independence Day celebrations in the capital of Kyiv on Saturday with a victory parade, displaying dozens of captured and destroyed Russian military vehicles down the city’s main street.

The Independent UK

Unexpected war warning system: Chernobyl tour's camera

Yaroslav Yemelianenko decided to set up a battery-operated camera showing his company’s tourist information center near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant months before Russia invaded Ukraine

The Independent UK

Putin ally Alexander Dugin says daughter told him she ‘felt like a warrior’ before fatal car bombing

Russia has blamed Ukraine’s special forces, but Ukraine has denied involvement in Darya Dugina’s death

Reuters

Russia ammunition stored near border catches fire, official blames heat

Ammunition being stored in southern Russia near the border with Ukraine caught fire on Tuesday, the second such incident in a week, and a local official said high temperatures were to blame.

Daily Mirror

Energy bills crisis Q&A - how much will price cap rise by and what help can I get?

There are warnings the price cap could jump to nearly £4,700 a year in January - and even £6,500 next April - with people facing even higher energy bills. Here is everything you need to know...

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